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CAC

Camden National Corporation

CAC28 yrs growth

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.34%

Annual Dividend

$1.68

Payout Ratio

36%

5-Yr Growth

4.9%

Ex-Date

Apr 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

CAC Dividend Safety Score

99/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak27 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage36% of earnings paid out
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is CAC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Camden National Corporation (CAC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.34% ($1.68/yr), with 28 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 28 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (36%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.34%
Payout Ratio
36%
Annual Dividend
$1.68
5-Yr Avg Growth
4.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 15, 2026
Years of Growth
28
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.56
Market Cap
$852.2M
P/E Ratio
10.7
5-Yr Total Return
6%
52-Week Range
$35.00 – $53.71
Dividend Safety
A · 99/100
Ever Cut?
No
CAC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.68 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$42.00
Annual$168.00
Monthly avg$14.00